Golden Boy Promotions' head honcho, Oscar De La Hoya, is adamant about setting up a clash between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia:
"Ryan Garcia's gunning for Devin Haney. Trust me, this fight will be a knockout – both impressive and special. Devin's riding high at the pinnacle of the sport. He dazzled in his tussle with Regis Prograis, cementing his status as a bantamweight bigshot. Garcia squaring off against Haney? That's a match we need to lock in, ideally in March. Vegas? You bet," De La Hoya declared.
Ryan last stepped into the ring in December 2023, nailing a knockout victory over Oscar Duarte in round eight. Meanwhile, Devin Haney claimed the WBC super lightweight title (63.5 kg) with a decisive win against Regis Prograis.